programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

That task is particularly challenging for Prime Video, which is offering not only a growing roster of originals like The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, but also marquee programming via third-party subscription services. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 July 2024

Check in to the Enchantment Resort, where the southwestern resort has celestial programming like guided full moon hikes. —Regan Stephens, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024

After programming was completed with architects, it was determined that a 42,000 square-foot building would be sufficient to house the office needs. —Jim Dewees, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2024

Walker has been head of the organization for the past 11 years, building a vast influence on the arts and international philanthropy while significantly expanding funding programs for artists as well as arts programming. —Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs